Former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault, a state representative in Maine, will run for U.S. Congress in a bid for the seat held by Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME).
“I’m an Aroostook County native, a small businessman, a state rep, & a championship-winning driver,” Theriault said.
“I’m running for Congress to fight & WIN for struggling Mainers under attack from out-of-touch elites,” he added.
I’m an Aroostook County native, a small businessman, a state rep, & a championship-winning driver.
I’m running for Congress to fight & WIN for struggling Mainers under attack from out-of-touch elites.
We need your help. Join us at https://t.co/sWccdpPwhW. #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/icJxlf8u29
— Austin Theriault (@AustinTheriault) September 25, 2023
According to Bangor Daily News, Theriault formally filed paperwork on Monday for the Republican nomination in the toss-up race.
“Regular hardworking folks are getting held down by out-of-touch, out-of-state elites who are clueless about how hard it is to make a living in Maine,” Theriault said, according to the outlet.
“And some of our leaders are not very effective in fighting back – and I will be,” he added.
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Today I announced that I’m running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
The response has been outstanding and